Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center - 21 min drive - 21.9 km
Getting around
Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 26 min drive
White River Junction Station - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Leda's Pizza Restaurant - 13 min drive
Peyton Place Restaurant - 9 min drive
Stella’s Italian Kitchen & Market - 1 min walk
Latham House Tavern - 1 min walk
Stella's Kitchen - 2 min walk
About this property
Dowds Country Inn
When visiting Lyme, Dowds Country Inn is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared refrigerator
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
What to do
Access to nearby health club
Working away
Computer station
Conference space (2490 square feet)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Dowds Country Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Dowds Country Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dowds Country Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Dowds Country Inn and nearby?
Dowds Country Inn has a picnic area and a garden, as well as access to a nearby health club.
Dowds Country Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 October 2024
Wow. I was floored. Only sorry that I only got to stay one night.
Juliet
Juliet, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2024
Amazing staff
Amazingly helpful staff. Like visiting family.
erik
erik, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 October 2024
The only drawback was the ac/heat window unit that was really noisy in our room. Otherwise, a pleasant stay. The Inn offers the atmosphere of the private dwelling that it was once. We liked it and the absence of a TV in the room did not bother us. Very quiet little town.
richard
richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 September 2024
James
James, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2024
A lovely country inn with nice people.
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 August 2024
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2024
Jose
Jose, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 July 2024
What a lovely little inn. The room was perfect. The staff was friendly. It was New England charm at its finest. The inn keeper had celiac like my daughter so for the first time we could eat breakfast! I can’t say enough good things about this inn. Oh and the inn dogs were the icing on the cake.
Joy
Joy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 July 2024
A really great place. Shower could have been stronger but everything else was great. Super staff
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2024
Salvador
Salvador, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2024
Everyone I met on the staff was very friendly and extremely helpful. Breakfast was excellent. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Laurie
Laurie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2024
We’ll be back
Dowd’s is a beautiful historic building situated right on the Common of Lyme, New Hampshire. Walking distance to Post Office, Italian restaurant, Country store. It’s like a postcard.
Our stay was like visiting friends. We’ve stayed here twice. Breakfast offerings were diverse and delicious. We’ll be back!
Laura
Laura, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2024
Our room was very comfortable and well maintained. The upstairs water pressure was a little weak, but we were still able to shower, etc. without a problem. There were several choices for the included breakfast, which also include gluten free/celiac friendly options, which I appreciated. We are not first time guests and will stay again if in the area.
Laura
Laura, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 July 2024
Heather
Heather, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
21 June 2024
The inn is in a beautiful, quiet setting. It was convenient before the bridge construction started but is less so now. It also used to have a nice tavern but that’s closed. The rooms are clean but not at all fancy. The water pressure in the shower was non-existent but the included breakfast was good. I hope they can put some more money into it and stay afloat.
Laura
Laura, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 June 2024
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2024
It was nice to have 2 breakfast muffins prepared for me before their free breakfast so I can have something to eat before my Maple Leaf Marathon in Vermont 6 miles away from the hotel. Thank you
Levi
Levi, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2024
The staff was kind and helpful. The room was quaint and clean. Breakfast was delish and so much better than the continental breakfast offered at so many hotels!
Lynita
Lynita, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 April 2024
So friendly
Erin
Erin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 April 2024
Very nice quaint inn, breakfast is fantastic
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 April 2024
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 April 2024
Comfortable Inn, well kept, well managed, excellent service, fine breakfast. Not ultra luxurious but more than sufficient with large bedrooms, comfortalble beds, and large common rooms.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 April 2024
Our room was super cute and very clean. I really liked taking with the inn keeper and she was very helpful. As a matter of fact, we left something behind by accident and she went out of her way to go find the item. When she located it, she called me and mailed it out the same day. This was so appreciated! When we are in the area again, we will make this our first choice.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
10 April 2024
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 April 2024
Pleasant place to spend a night and morning. Friendly people.